19 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1900
Page
1
Seed catalog notice lists multiple corn varieties including Sweet-Adams Early Crosby Stowell Evergreen Old Colony Country Gentleman Field King of Earlies Early Mas todon Champion White Pearl. Catalogue on application. T. H. Thompson & Co. Houston Texas.
Probabilities Washington February 1 forecast outlines East Texas for fall and warmer Monday, Tuesday cloudy and warmer with rain near the coast and fresh southerly winds. West Texas New Mexico partly cloudy Monday Tuesday with south winds. Oklahoma Indian Territory fair to warmer Monday partly cloudy Tuesday south winds. General observations from U S weather bureau stations taken yesterday at 8 a m meridian time.
In Chattanooga the Ross-Meehan Foundry announces plans to employ black non-union moulders in a new building, prompting a union dispute led by National Iron Moulders' VP Valentina. Local leaders fear a general strike could involve 80 to 1000 moulders across the association if the move divides workers by race and union status.
London reports General Buller maintaining heavy artillery fire in the Tugela Salient as British troops push toward Monte Christo and Dobry advances near Hussar Hill. In various fronts, Boers retire trenches under fire and British casualties include several officers among continued shelling and reconsolidation efforts.
Capetown February 18 Lord Roberts issues a proclamation to burghers of the Orange Free State explaining the British aim to end the war and prevent further devastation. He states the invasion was not with general Free State support, blames their government and urges cessation of hostility, with notes on requisitions and complaints.
General Garabrant's horse unit advanced from Peahook on Thursday across trackless veldt. On Friday they encountered fire and the engagement stretched late into the night as Birds River battles persisted with 2000 strong forces.
Report from London dated February 1 describes Allied forces in Armica hospital where twenty men of the Vioe rit Mounted Rifles were captured after a trap. Captain Longhurst notes Boer kindness to wounded soldiers at Hobkirk’s firm, with both sides exchanging repartee and mutual aid before the British withdrew to their outposts.
Spencer Wilking son reports from London that Lord Methuen and Lord Roberts fleets plan operations in the Free State. The British right wing holds south of the Orange River while Roberts pushes toward Pretoria with possible envelopment risks for Cronje. Dispatches hint reinforcements to Cronje or a new assault on Ladysmith.
Dr Jameson reports fever amid extreme heat as Major Doveton dies on February 14. Major Doveton's wife arrives under safe conduct. Capetown greets Canadians. the British official welcome includes Major John M. Hanbury Wil lags and Sir Alfred Millner aboard the liner Larentine.
The text describes 13 pound batteries of Vickerr-Mastingine with a range of 2000 yards, two to be manned on the HiHk at each side of the arrow pass from Natal into the Transvaal, overlooking Ladynmuth and the fourth at the storm. Boers field between 8 and 2 heavy guns with fortifications and improvements, while the British field superior numbers in nearly every aspect.
A New York vessel named The Sealine was seized at Port Elizabeth on February 18. British authorities claim Captain Tay lor of New York reported contraband aboard, including minor provisions and general supplies, but no large quantities or armaments were confirmed. The ship was cleared for Delagoa Bay.
A London correspondent describes Boer artillery growth since 1894, noting heavy Krupp guns, Austrian orders, and mountain and field pieces. He cites purchases through 1900, with fortified frontier works and about two years of ammunition supplies, reflecting the Transvaal’s wartime armament strategy.
February 17 dispatches report General Kelly Kenny continuing the chase of Boer forces near Kip Keane drift with disheartened defenders. Casualties unclear, but British march toward the front strengthens as reinforcements and wagon captures top 100. General Prenhettis moves from Kimberley to aid the pursuit, while the doors occupy Magorafontetp.
Paris papers claim a ministry official Philipp offered Britain detailed data on freighting ships from Transvaal ports for 25 000 francs. The letter supposedly was seized at information source Dr Leyda s site and Philipp fled. Leyda denies involvement. Britain rejects any link to Philipp and he is said to have gone to the United States after bankruptcy from failed business ventures.
London reports a speech where Lord Roschers failed to recall a declaration by a Malian government statesman. The speech also notes regret for not remembering the name Viscotti-Venoata and the referenced declaration, amid wartime discourse.
A London dispatch states Boer agent at Brem eradorp in Switzerland maintained line to Delayed bay. Two coolie carriers were seen bearing sacks believed to contain salt but on examination the sacks were found to hold powder.
In Paris on February 19, authorities detained the son of a prominent woman amid a high society dispute. The baroness and former wife of a banker connected to a late fortune are central to the case. Investigators report suspicions of hidden accounts and substantial wealth involved in the affair.
Timely delay at Devils Drift allowed Boer forces to retreat after attacking a British convoy of about 200 wagons laden with supplies. A Boer commando from Colesberg led the assault surrounding the escort, which offered stiff resistance and sustained a running fire. Reports from Modder River and London detail Cronje’s force of around 10 000 men in retreat toward Bloemfontein, pursued by Kelly-Keony with cavalry, amid rumors of Cronje’s capture.
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